DOLE declares Boracay as labor compliant zone

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has officially declared this resort island as a labor compliant zone.

DOLE Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said Tuesday that around 400 establishments here were given the certificates. Many of the firms were composed of the resorts, laundry services operators, and restaurants, among others.

The said certificate is valid for two years.

Aside from Boracay declared as a labor compliant zone, DOLE also has unveiled a marker at the Cagban port.

"Also, we have launched the Productivity Improvement Project to ensure the sustainability of Boracay being considered as a labor compliant tourism destination," said Baldoz.

The DOLE Provincial Office, for its part, will launch this week an orientation seminar on Labor Standard Modules.